Bus Operator

About the role

We are hiring Bus Operators with a Class A or B CDL with a Passenger Endorsement and Class B CDL Permit with a Passenger Endorsement.

Hiring Events

Attend one of the following on-site hiring events (one-on-one interviews will be included):

• Thursday, August 6 — 10a - 1p - 454 S. Anderson Road, Suite #, Rock Hill, SC (SC Works)
• Tuesday, August 11 — 10a - 1p - 3145 South Tryon Street (Bus Garage)
• Thursday, August 13 — 10a - 1p - 5301 Wilkinson Boulevard (Goodwill Industries)
• Tuesday, August 18 — 10a - 1p - 3145 South Tryon Street (Bus Garage)
• Thursday, August 20 — 10a - 1p - 454 S. Anderson Road, Suite #, Rock Hill, SC (SC Works)
• Thursday, August 27 — 10a - 1p - 3145 South Tryon Street (Bus Garage)

Responsibilities

• Operate CATS Transit Buses safely on prescribed scheduled routes as directed.
• Collect and record bus fares and transfers in accordance with CATS procedures.
• Promote exemplary customer service by providing safe, courteous, timely, and dependable service while transporting CATS customers.
• Input information into computer-based equipment such as Automated Vehicle Locator (AVL), Automatic Passenger Counter (APC), fare-box, and destination displays (requires touch key entering).
• Read and interpret maps and complex schedules, and provide route and schedule information to transit customers.
• Assist in the boarding of disabled customers who require the aid of accessible vehicles (wheelchairs/scooters) for mobility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must possess and maintain a Commercial Class “A” or “B” CDL Driver’s License with Passenger Endorsement or CDL Permit with Passenger Endorsement.
• No Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction within the last three (3) years, and no more than one (1) DWI on driving history.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to deal courteously with the public.
• Ability to sit for long periods while driving/operating a transit bus.
• Must successfully pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical (medical) examination.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check assessed by Transit Management of Charlotte.
• Ability to work variable shifts, irregular hours, holidays, and weekends (schedules are based on seniority).
• Must be able to communicate in English both orally and in writing (bilingual in Spanish is a plus).
• Must successfully complete an 8-week bus operator training.

Pay

Starting wage is $24.96 per hour after completion of 8-weeks paid training.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, paid sick days, paid personal days, and paid vacation after completion of one year.
• Healthcare (medical, vision, life insurance, dental) — eligibility after waiting period.
• Flexible Spending Account, Healthcare Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account.
• Defined Benefit (Pension) — mandatory employee contribution.
• Deferred Compensation (457) — company matches up to 4% after 1 year.